CAPS Fiber Plus

Dietary fiber is a critical component of human nutrition. The USDA’s Adequate Intake recommendation for fiber is 14 g per 1,000 calories. Despite its importance, only 5% of the population meets these recommendations, making inadequate fiber intake a recognized public health concern. Adequate dietary fiber intake supports cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and metabolic health. Some examples of the digestive benefits of fiber include increased stool bulk, reduced transit time and increasing beneficial flora and microbial diversity. Fiber is a plant-based material that cannot be digested by humans. It is classified into two main types: soluble and insoluble fiber. Certain types of soluble fiber can be selectively metabolized by gut microbiota in the digestive tract. Resistant fiber and starches pass through the small intestine and reach the large intestine where they are fermented by gut bacteria nourishing beneficial bacteria and promoting microbial diversity while insoluble fibers add bulk to stool.